More Free Family Events Added to the Calendar for December!

Just added to our calendar!

Many events added to our calendar of free, family events!  There is always something fun to do!

Details for all these events on our calendar!

One of our favorite holiday traditions is my mother's Christmas Village

December 6

WS Candle Tea - Free Family Activity, Craft and Bake Sale

December 7 

Downtown Mayodan Christmas Stroll & Tree Lighting
LEX 2018 Annual Festival of Lights
WS Fire Department Holiday Open House

Kernersville Parade 2012

December 8

KVILLE Third Annual Re3 Holiday Bazaar
GSO Holiday Market Cafe at Revolution
RH Santa at the Caboose

December 9 

WS Christmas Cantata and Love Feast
LVILLE The Winter Rose - A Cantata
WS UNCSA Cantata Singers, James Allbritten, Conductor

December 13

GSO Christmas in the Park

December 14

WS Holiday Hymn Festival/Sing Along
GSO I'll Be Home For Christmas Musical Drama at Hickory Grove UMC

December 15

WS Krankies Craft Fair 2018

December 16

LVILLE Moravian Christmas Open House

December 18

WS Salem Band Holiday Concert

December 20

WS Christmas for the City
WS Salem Band Holiday Concert

May 11, 2019

LVILLE Trial by Fire, Journey Tribute Band

Sneak Peak to This Weekend

2013 Piedmont Triad Living Holiday Event Guide

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Happy Christmas Eve from Piedmont Triad Living

As you hurry around today finishing up your Christmas list, remember that the memories your children bring away from tomorrow will have nothing to do with the stuff they get or exactly how everything looked and tasted.

It will have everything to do with the way they feel.

Create memories that will last a lifetime 

and don't worry about the details.

Merry Christmas from Piedmont Triad Living!

Natural Science Center OmniSphere: Laser Holidays Show

The Natural Science Center in Greensboro is having a Laser Holidays show this Saturday, December 22!  With shows at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00pm, this must-see laser show combines holiday music and and an amazing laser light show that dances across the OmniSphere Theater's 40-food dome.  The run-time is 45 minutes. 

The Laser Holidays Light and Music show is only $5 per person, and is recommended for ages 7 and up.

The soundtrack includes 

1. Sleigh Ride
2. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
3. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
4. Winter Wonderland
5. Deck the Halls
6. Jingle Bell Rock
7. White Christmas
8. Christmastime
9. Oiche Chiun (Silent Night)
10. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
11. Frosty the Snowman
12. Carol of the Bells
13. The Christmas Song
14. All I Want for Christmas Is You
15. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

The Natural Science Center website says that seating is limited and recommends purchasing tickets ahead of time.  However, we just got off the phone with them and they've got plenty of seats left.  Just to be safe, they recommend calling by Friday to be sure you'll have a seat.  You can reach NatSci at 336-288-3769.

What is the OmniSphere Theater?  It's a renovated modern day planetarium that uses a cutting-edge Super MediaGlobe full-dome projection system to showcase full-dome digital, full-dome laser and large-format 3D capability.  Made possible through the support of Time Warner Cable, this theater is one of only two in the country that feature the Super MediaGlobe system.

To see the OmniSphere's full schedule go here.

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Christmas Earrings, Holiday ... LeeLuCreations $9.00	Santa Head on Merry Christma... SKIDWORKSNC $80.00	Christmas Blanket - Santa Ba... BabyBlanketsAn... $24.99	The Red & Green Decor2aDoor $45.00
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Kernersville Christmas Parade 2012: Highlights and Video

Kernersville's Christmas Parade was Sunday, December 2. According to the Chamber of Commerce, this is the largest Christmas Parade in the Triad! With more than 1,500 participants and lasting more than two hours, we find this very easy to believe. The parade travels down Mountain Street in Downtown Kernersville, starting at Highway 66 and finishing at Kernersville Elementary School. If you are planning to attend a parade in Kernersville, we would recommend three things. First, get there early. Second, bring a chair. Third, bring a bag, because there is a lot of candy thrown to the children watching and you'll want to have a way to carry your stash back home. This year's highlights included the bands from East Forsyth, Glenn and Northwest Guilford High Schools. Oak Ridge Military Academy marched. Here are some highlights from the Kernersville Parade. Enjoy!

P.S.  If you'd like to see Kernersville's Christmas Tree Lighting, go here!

P.P.S.  We'd appreciate it if you can help us caption those photos that don't have one.  Thanks!

Grand Marshall Mayor Dana Caudill Jones rode in a horse drawn carriage

 

Oak Ridge Military Academy

Winston Wings

Northwest Guilford High School

Keller Williams Realty

Drama Kids

Jots of Circus Daze

SonShyne of Circus Daze

The sign on the back of the wagon read, "Pulled Pork"

Blinkie Lights: A Local Tradition Born in Kernersville

Anyone who has driven through Kernersville at Christmastime has seen the Blinkie Lights.  These large, transparent bulbs blink slowly and randomly in a magically mesmerizing fashion.   Once unique to Kernersville, they can now be found across North Carolina and the nation.  Did you know that they were created by local resident Robert Briles?  He originally created them for his own yard, and then began giving them to friends.  In 2009, he was asked to decorate Kernersville's Downtown Main Street, and it has since become a popular way to decorate throughout the town.

Mr. Briles has also designed a new contraption to help people safely decorate tall trees, a spool attached to a threaded pole.   Blinkie Lights can be purchased and the pole can be rented from Farmers Hardware in Kernersville.  They can also be purchased online here.

Christmas Tree Lighting 2012 in Kernersville, NC

In so many ways, Kernersville NC is the Heart of the Triad.  Nestled between Winston-Salem and Greensboro, Kernersville is a town that's easy to just drive through.  But trust us, it's worth it to take the exit off the highway into town.  With a thriving downtown and all the stores you'd expect to find in a larger city, Kernersville is a place that makes you feel at home.

This year's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting took place on Friday, December 1, 2012.

Hundreds of people congregated at Harmon Park for the Tree Lighting, which began with caroling by local performers East Forsyth Madrigals.  Krispy Kreme doughnuts and hot chocolate were supplied by Pierce Jefferson.  Children laughed and played on the playground of the park while waiting for Santa's big visit.  

In Kernersville, Santa arrives by fire truck.  This year, he was preceded by the Glenn High School Marching Band!  As everyone gathered around the dark Christmas tree, the pounding beat of percussion increased the excitement of the waiting crowd.

In November, Kernersville unexpectedly lost Fire Chief Walt Summerville.  In memory of Fire Chief Summerville, a fire helmet was placed on the tree.

After Santa lit the Christmas Tree, he and Mrs. Claus went around to each child and said hello.  Most children also had their photo taken with them. The Grinch was there, as well as Teddy the Police Bear.  (That may not be Teddy's official name.  That is what we call him, though!)

Kernersville continues to celebrate the season.  December 13 is Senior-Holly Day.  From 10am-2pm you can enjoy lunch and a brief worship service.

December 15 is Mom's Morning Out.  From 10am-noon you will receive free childcare for downtown shopping.

On December 21, there will be a Candlelight Tour from 6-8pm.

All of these events are taking place in Downtown Kernersville.  There are many great shops in Downtown!  Check out Discover Kernersville for a listing of stores downtown. It appears that this listing has not been updated; I can also recommend eclection and of course, the Holiday House on Mountain Street (between Main and Cherry).

Enjoy Kernersville NC. Discover the Heart of the Triad!

Holiday Magic, A Dickens' Christmas on December 14, 2012

The Burlington Recreation and Parks Department, along with the Burlington Downtown Corporation and The Glass Angel, are hoping folks not only remember A Dickens’ Christmas, but will be excited when it returns to downtown Burlington on Dec. 14 from 6:00-9:00pm for this year’s Holiday Magic. This special event offers an evening of live entertainment and fun attractions for the entire community!

Everyone is invited to come downtown dressed in Victorian costume and join in the magic of this event. The streets will be filled with carolers, hand bell ringers, food, fun and entertainment. Stroll the streets of downtown: shop, eat and enjoy children’s activities, don’t miss out on this year’s Holiday Magic, A Dickens’ Christmas.
Several different venues on the edges of our Victorian village will offer a variety of entertainment. Horse drawn carriages pulled by the clopping sounds of horses will travel the lanes. The Manchester Flyer, a children’s train, will circle through our village. You will smell the aroma of roasted chestnuts, which were prevalent at Christmas in Victorian England. Our downtown restaurateurs will take to the streets with roasted corn, turkey legs, cheese steak and Greek pastries. Unique to this event is our downtown shopping passport. Pick up a passport from one our newspaper hawkers, visit the required participating stores and drop your completed passport off at our collection box for a chance to win a downtown shopping experience basket. Our merchants will greet you with holiday cheer and create a pleasurable Christmas shopping experience.

There will be many activities for children, in addition to The Manchester Flyer Train. Santa will take last minute request from his sleigh in the children’s area. There will be a Tiny Tim Look-a-like Contest for boys and a best Victorian Bonnet contest for girls ages 12 and under. Mrs. Claus will be in The May Memorial Library along with crafts for the children and other related activities.
As told by Charles Dickens in A CHRISTMAS CAROL, we should give back to those in our community who are in need. You will have that opportunity to donate can goods now through Dec. 14 at participating downtown locations. Your donation of can goods will help to build our Main Street giving tree. At the conclusion of the event Loaves and Fishes will receive the donated food goods and distribute them to those in need. Help us feed the hungry during the holidays and take can goods now to the downtown participating locations. In addition to our giving tree you can also give back by supporting our non-profit church groups, civic organizations and clubs set up along Cadbury Lane. They will tantalize your taste buds with homemade baked goods, hot chocolate, cider and other delicious treats.

We have given you a sneak peak at our event’s activities, now we need you to mark your calendar and plan to attend this year’s Holiday Magic, A Dickens Christmas. We especially encourage you to dress in Victorian costume getting into the spirit of this wonderful event.

For more information, please call 336.513-5469 or visit www.BurlingtonNC.gov/recreation.

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This treasury is filled with artists from Greensboro, NC. Find this and other Piedmont Triad treasuries at PiedmontTriadLiving.com and on our blog. We always support shopping locally. Shop local, stay loyal!

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Teardrop Earrings red burgun... Truzzis $22.50	Red Jersey Scarf eSerendipia $20.00	Campfire Scarf farabovejewels... $18.00	Red Coral and Swarovski Crys... Beautifuleleme... $40.00
Needle felted boy on sled Wi... CurlyFurr $40.00	Christmas wreath with candy ... CurlyFurr $45.00	Handmade red Christmas bow m... LazyDayInspira... $10.00	This is a sauce ladle that h... amd4design $20.00
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